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jimxms
Posting Freak
2,473
25-08-2019, 10:48 AM
#1
Hi boys and girls,

Well after a slight indiscretion with a very high maintenance German sort, I've decided that it's time to return to my comfort zone in the Jap fold.

I thought about the new GS430...but didn't like the interior

I thought about the old GS430...but it isn't the prettiest of cars

I thought about the LS430...but all of the good ones were way to far away

I thought about the RX300..but it didn't do anything for me.


So in the end I got this.....


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So....can I come and hang with you guys again now Wink
jimxms
25-08-2019, 10:48 AM #1

Hi boys and girls,

Well after a slight indiscretion with a very high maintenance German sort, I've decided that it's time to return to my comfort zone in the Jap fold.

I thought about the new GS430...but didn't like the interior

I thought about the old GS430...but it isn't the prettiest of cars

I thought about the LS430...but all of the good ones were way to far away

I thought about the RX300..but it didn't do anything for me.


So in the end I got this.....


[Image: 5107_KGrHqFicFNqJ9JJZBQvT4Eslw12.JPG]

[Image: 1066_KGrHqVHJDUFBLhNqhBQvT33r912.JPG]

[Image: 7075_KGrHqVHJEgEeDHVpjBQvT3yFe12.JPG]

[Image: 3582_KGrHqFHJDUFBZwUvmBQvT36B3w12.JPG]

[Image: 5277_T2eC16hHJGYE9nookQb0BQvT37gLw12.JPG]

[Image: 6516_T2eC16JHJGoE9nuQeWFqBQvT3Yt12.JPG]

[Image: 7797_T2eC16Rw0E9szNYhlkBQvT31cE12.JPG]

[Image: 1571_KGrHqNp0FBg6dmWlIBQvT31nhg12.JPG]

[Image: 3899_KGrHqNHJDEFBN74B5gkBQvT4CI5Q12.JPG]

[Image: 6458_KGrHqRn4FBWJ8zTBQvT3w2bw12.JPG]

[Image: 4076_KGrHqRpFBeS7sR-UBQvT3m0iw12.JPG]

[Image: 2356_T2eC16dwsE9suwyw6jBQvT6jzPw12.JPG]

[Image: 4831_T2eC16VHJF0E9nmFRo44BQvT61EOw12.JPG]

So....can I come and hang with you guys again now Wink

el_bandido
Account not Activated
2,757
25-08-2019, 10:51 AM
#2
do not put coilovers on it.
el_bandido
25-08-2019, 10:51 AM #2

do not put coilovers on it.

jimxms
Posting Freak
2,473
25-08-2019, 10:53 AM
#3
el_bandido do not put coilovers on it.

Nah its staying 99% stock tbh. I may throw some nice wheels on it (if i can find some), get a suspension controller if they do them for the LS460 and maybe...just maybe make the exhaust a tiny bit more throaty. But thats pretty much it.
jimxms
25-08-2019, 10:53 AM #3

el_bandido do not put coilovers on it.

Nah its staying 99% stock tbh. I may throw some nice wheels on it (if i can find some), get a suspension controller if they do them for the LS460 and maybe...just maybe make the exhaust a tiny bit more throaty. But thats pretty much it.

FirebirdPhil
Posting Freak
7,101
25-08-2019, 10:56 AM
#4
Doesn't need playing with its a good looking car. maybe needs one or two more buttons to press lol.

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
25-08-2019, 10:56 AM #4

Doesn't need playing with its a good looking car. maybe needs one or two more buttons to press lol.


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

jimxms
Posting Freak
2,473
25-08-2019, 11:00 AM
#5
FirebirdPhil Doesn't need playing with its a good looking car. maybe needs one or two more buttons to press lol.

lol!

I saw one on eBay the other day with massive front-end damage and wondered how the driver had done it with all of the LS460's driver aids!

That was until I drove one for the first time yesterday and realised that there's so many buttons, displays and messages that he was probably fiddling with those.
jimxms
25-08-2019, 11:00 AM #5

FirebirdPhil Doesn't need playing with its a good looking car. maybe needs one or two more buttons to press lol.

lol!

I saw one on eBay the other day with massive front-end damage and wondered how the driver had done it with all of the LS460's driver aids!

That was until I drove one for the first time yesterday and realised that there's so many buttons, displays and messages that he was probably fiddling with those.

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
25-08-2019, 11:25 AM
#6
Very nice! Looks like you have the fully loaded version with the TV and reclining rear seat?

Had a go in an LS at an open road event last year and was amazed at how quiet it is inside. Should be quite a change from the AMG though!

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
25-08-2019, 11:25 AM #6

Very nice! Looks like you have the fully loaded version with the TV and reclining rear seat?

Had a go in an LS at an open road event last year and was amazed at how quiet it is inside. Should be quite a change from the AMG though!


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

jimxms
Posting Freak
2,473
25-08-2019, 11:34 AM
#7
parthiban Very nice! Looks like you have the fully loaded version with the TV and reclining rear seat?

Had a go in an LS at an open road event last year and was amazed at how quiet it is inside. Should be quite a change from the AMG though!

Indeedy mate, and also quite chuffed that I got both sets of the wireless headphones with it too.

Car has 1 previous owner which was a company, and they never went outside Lexus for anything. It has the most massive stack of receipts and history Big GrinBig Grin


It's worlds apart from the AMG, but I really can't say that I ever bonded with that car for some reason. I think mostly because the whole idea of having 500bhp in a road car is great in theory, but not so much so in practice. And even less so when family are involved.
jimxms
25-08-2019, 11:34 AM #7

parthiban Very nice! Looks like you have the fully loaded version with the TV and reclining rear seat?

Had a go in an LS at an open road event last year and was amazed at how quiet it is inside. Should be quite a change from the AMG though!

Indeedy mate, and also quite chuffed that I got both sets of the wireless headphones with it too.

Car has 1 previous owner which was a company, and they never went outside Lexus for anything. It has the most massive stack of receipts and history Big GrinBig Grin


It's worlds apart from the AMG, but I really can't say that I ever bonded with that car for some reason. I think mostly because the whole idea of having 500bhp in a road car is great in theory, but not so much so in practice. And even less so when family are involved.

is300_dino
Posting Freak
3,556
25-08-2019, 11:42 AM
#8
very nice mate :thumbup1: welcome back

jae 2010 best lexus category show and shine winner
jae 2010 ice outlaw award 2nd place
jae 2011 ice outlaw award 1st place
is300_dino
25-08-2019, 11:42 AM #8

very nice mate :thumbup1: welcome back


jae 2010 best lexus category show and shine winner
jae 2010 ice outlaw award 2nd place
jae 2011 ice outlaw award 1st place

old school
Member
146
25-08-2019, 11:54 AM
#9
love it mate,wheels would finish it off great,but needs for nothing else.
old school
25-08-2019, 11:54 AM #9

love it mate,wheels would finish it off great,but needs for nothing else.

is300_dino
Posting Freak
3,556
25-08-2019, 11:57 AM
#10
just a wheel respray in a colour like rabs chose for his zed would look amazing

http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/informa...l_finishes
Edited 05-10-2012, 09:37 PM by is300_dino.

jae 2010 best lexus category show and shine winner
jae 2010 ice outlaw award 2nd place
jae 2011 ice outlaw award 1st place
is300_dino
25-08-2019, 11:57 AM #10

just a wheel respray in a colour like rabs chose for his zed would look amazing

http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/informa...l_finishes


jae 2010 best lexus category show and shine winner
jae 2010 ice outlaw award 2nd place
jae 2011 ice outlaw award 1st place

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